Construct Definition
construct
noun
- an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
verb
- make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
- put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys"; He manufactured a popular cereal"
- draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions; "construct an equilateral triangle"
- create by linking linguistic units; "construct a sentence"; "construct a paragraph"
- create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; "construct a proof"; "construct an argument"
- reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"
"Construct" in song lyrics
See how construct is used in real songs:
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"Mathematical snuffs, madness is lust, I had to construct"
Bronze Nazareth — Poem Burial Ground -
"Cuz if are, I'ma hit ya hard like Boa construct"
Buckshot and 9th Wonder — Side Talk -
"You see the rhymes I construct"
Flipmode Squad — Cha Cha Cha
Words that rhyme with construct
Usage tips for "construct"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "construct" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for construct to find words that pair well.